Position Filled: Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Education Specialist Position
The University of Minnesota Sea Grant College Program has announced a new full-time position for an Assistant Extension Professor, serving as the Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Educator. This role, based in Duluth, Minnesota, is dedicated to improving sustainable fisheries and aquaculture practices through educational outreach, stakeholder engagement, and applied research connections.
As a key member of the Sea Grant team, the Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Educator will actively participate in meetings of the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network and the Sea Grant Fisheries Extension Network, as well as collaborate with other networks to address fisheries and aquaculture issues within the Great Lakes Basin.
The position involves leading extension programs, supporting scientists and stakeholders, and collaborating on program preparation and delivery. The educator will engage with natural resource professionals, industry partners, and communities to promote knowledge transfer and sustainable resource management.
While the exact qualifications, responsibilities, and performance indicators for this specific position are not fully detailed, candidates typically benefit from a background in fisheries science, aquaculture, natural resources, or related fields. Experience with extension education and stakeholder engagement, as well as skills in data management, communication, and program coordination, are highly valued.
Performance will be measured by successful collaboration with scientists and stakeholders, effective delivery of extension programs and educational materials, quality support in research data management and analysis, and a positive impact on the fisheries and aquaculture community through outreach and knowledge exchange.
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Educator will make every effort to uphold the Minnesota Sea Grant guiding principles, respond to stakeholder and media requests for information within one day, and contribute to a respectful workplace. They will also work with communications staff to keep internal and external communications current, and shares results of extension programming efforts through presentations at national or regional conferences and through manuscripts, reports, or other media.
The position is dependent upon job performance and new or continued project funding, with 100% time academic professional appointment including benefits. The educator will seek out and apply for outside funding to support at least 25% of the position by year three, and will respond to outside requests for partnerships within one week.
The job open date is September 16, 2019. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend at least one local, one regional, and one national meeting in fisheries and/or aquaculture that provides information and networking opportunities that align with the Minnesota Sea Grant strategic plan.
For exact details, the Minnesota Sea Grant website or direct contact with Minnesota Sea Grant administrative personnel such as Fred Sproat might provide official and comprehensive job descriptions and requirements.
The Fisheries and Aquaculture Extension Educator will leverage their background in fisheries science or related fields to lead extension programs, support scientists, and engage with stakeholders for education and self-development in sustainable resource management. As an active member of various networks, they will collaborate with other professionals and organisations to address fisheries and aquaculture issues, contributing to science and education-and-self-development in the Great Lakes Basin.
